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Technical Details

Forum version : #phpBB3
Position : Founder
Concerned browser(s) : Internet Explorer
Who the problem concerns : A few members
When the problem appeared : immediately
Forum link :

Description of problem

why are potential members being told that their names are already taken,
when we only have 4 members and the names are not taken

I saw in another thread


Access ACP > General Tab > Forum > Security > Security Administration
> Find "Unauthorized subscriptions made with the most commonly used spam usernames."
> Set this to "NO"
> Click Save!

TamDonCo wrote:I saw in another thread


Access ACP > General Tab > Forum > Security > Security Administration
> Find "Unauthorized subscriptions made with the most commonly used spam usernames."
> Set this to "NO"
> Click Save!

Yes this is correct this should fix your problem.

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